The friend of Simon Dobbin who was also attacked has called for a change in the law after the 12 men involved in the violent disorder were sentenced.

The jury gave its verdict in the trial of a group of Southend United fans on Friday (July 14) over an ambush on March 21, 2015 that left Simon Dobbin, now 45, unable to walk or talk.

Mr Dobbin left the town's Blue Boar pub just after 7pm when he and his group of friends, including William East, were set upon by Southend supporters as they made their way to Prittlewell Train Station.